WSQ Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 3

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Who must attain WSQ FSC Level 3 certification?

All Food Hygiene Officers (FHOs), whether working in retail or non-retail food establishments licensed by SFA, must attain WSQ FSC Level 3. Training and certification are provided by approved training providers.

Retail food establishments include hawker stalls, food stalls at canteens, and restaurants. Non-retail food establishments include food manufacturers and food processing plants.

It is mandatory for certain types of SFA-licensed establishments to appoint FHOs.

To learn more about FHOs, see Requirements of Food Hygiene Officers.

Food Handler Training	Compliance
First retraining requirement: To attain either WSQ FSC Level 1 or Level 2	Within 5 years from the date of initially passing the WSQ FSC Level 3
Second or subsequent retrainings: To attain either WSQ FSC Level 1 or Level 2	Within 10 years from the date of passing the previous retraining

WSQ Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 3

Who must attain WSQ FSC Level 3 certification?

Singapore Food Agency

What does WSQ FSC Level 3 cover?

Is it a one-time certification?

What are the training options available?

Who provides the training and certification?

How much does training and certification cost?

Are previously attained FHO certifications recognised?

Last Updated 13 June 2026